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ST07 MCG

2016 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,189 mi
Last recorded112,189 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST07 MCG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 112,189 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 108,585 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 8 Jun 2023 103,367 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 98,083 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 93,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 93,409 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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ST07 MCG is a 2016 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 62,606 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST07 MCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ST07 MCG registered?

ST07 MCG is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is ST07 MCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST07 MCG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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